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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.32, 10,772.12 and 2,250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.32, 10,772.12 and 2,250.85 is: 3,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.32 : 10,772.12 = 2,250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.32/10,772.12 = 2,250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.32x = 10,772.12 × 2,250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.32x = 24,246,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,246,426.30/7,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.32

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